Important Safety Instructions - Panasonic MC-V5237 Operating Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When
using
vacuum
cleaner,
basic precautions should
always
be
followed, Including the following:
READ
ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE
USINGTHIS
VACUUM CLEANER
WARNING
To reduce
the
risk of
fire,
electrical
shock,
injury:
1.
DO NOT
leave
vacuum
cleaner
when
plugged
in.
Unplug from
outlet
when
not
in
use and
before
servicing.
2.
To
reduce
the
risk
of
fire,
electric
shock
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DO NOT
use
outdoors
or
on wet
surfaces.
3.
DO
NOT
allow
to
be used as
a
toy.
Close
attention
is
necessary
when
used by
or
near
children.
4.
Use
only
as
described
in
this
manual.
Use
only manufacturer's
recom-
mended
attachments.
5.
DO NOT
use
with
damaged
cord
or
plug.
If
vacuum
cleaner
is
not
working
as
it
should,
has been
dropped,
damaged,
left
outdoors, or
dropped
into
water,
return
it
to
an
authorized
Panasonic
Servlcenter.
6.
DO
NOT
pull
or carry
by
cord,
use
cord
as a
handle, close
door
on
cord, or
pull
cord
around sharp edges
or corners.
DO NOT
run
vacuum
cleaner over
cord.
Keep
cord
away
from heated
surfaces.
7.
DO
NOT
unplug by
pulling
on
cord.
To
unplug,
grasp
the
plug, not the
cord.
8.
DO NOT
handle plug or
vacuum
cleaner
with
wet hands.
9.
DO
NOT
put
any
objects
into
openings.
DO NOT
use
with
any opening
blocked;
keep
free of dust,
lint,
hair,
and
anything
that
may
reduce
air flow.
10.
Keep
hair,
loose
clothing, fingers,
and
all
parts
of
body
away
from openings
and moving
parts.
11.
DO NOT
pick
up
anything
that
is
burning or smoking,
such as
cigarettes,
matches,
or hot ashes.
12.
DO
NOT
use without dust
bag
and/or
filters in
place.
13.
Turn
off
all
controls
before unplugging.
14.
Use
extra
care
when
cleaning
on
stairs.
15.
DO
NOT
use
cleaner
to pick
up flammable
or combustible
liquids
such as
gasoline or
use
in
areas
where
they
may
be
present.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
THIS
VACUUM CLEANER
IS
INfTENDED
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
Note: Before
you
plug
in
your Panasonic
vacuum
cleaner,
make
sure
that
the voltage
indicated
on
the
rating plate
located at the
back
of
the
vacuum
cleaner
is
the
same
as
your
local supply.
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